Key Takeaway
CPSC and BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Curious George Toys by BRIO® Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden was recalled on December 6, 2001. What to do: Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Consumers also can send the toy to B...
CPSC and BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Curious George Toys
Description
These Curious George monkey plush toys are dressed in a yellow plastic space suit with matching gloves. They have a detachable backpack with a red fabric-filled mobile phone attached. The small mobile phone is 1.25 inches by 1.5 inches, and is connected to a gray, mesh backpack by a 4.75-inch string sewn into one of the backpack's seams. A label in the collar of the space suit reads, "Curious George by BRIO." This is an "Activity George," which is written on the packaging, and is labeled for children ages 18 months and older. The back of the box reads: "Removable backpack with mobile phone!" The recalled toy has model number 32900 written on the front of the box.
Injuries / Consequence
CPSC and BRIO Corp. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Consumers also can send the toy to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022.
Products Affected
Curious George toys
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Company Information
BRIO® Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of Sweden
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. Consumers also can send the toy to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Ro...
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.